Description

3-Nitro-2-Octene is a versatile nitroalkene intermediate characterized by its reactive double bond and nitro functional group. This compound is valued for its role in organic synthesis, particularly in Michael addition reactions and as a building block for more complex nitrogen-containing molecules. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel compounds and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, insecticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Michael additions, cycloadditions, and other carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions to create complex molecular architectures.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as an intermediate in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other specialty performance chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new reaction pathways in synthetic chemistry laboratories.
• Polymer Chemistry: Investigated as a monomer or modifier for introducing nitro groups into polymer backbones to alter material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Nitro-2-Octene
CAS No.	6065-10-7
Molecular Formula	C₈H₁₅NO₂
Molecular Weight	157.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Octene, 3-nitro-; (E)-3-Nitro-2-octene; (Z)-3-Nitro-2-octene; 3-Nitrooct-2-ene; Nitrooctene; β-Nitro-2-octene
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Quality Control

Our 3-Nitro-2-Octene is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all relevant specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Isomer Ratio (E/Z)	Specified on COA
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.